Recognizing Excellence: Volunteer Appreciation and Testing Season

April is a busy month in our schools, filled with state assessments, student projects, and celebrations of success.

Rotan ISD and Roby CISD Administrators Tour Gold Bond Plant, Discuss Future Collaboration

Rotan, TX – Local school administrators from Rotan ISD and Roby CISD recently met with representatives of Gold Bond for a plant tour and discussions on potential partnerships aimed at preparing students for future careers.During the visit, district leaders explored the manufacturing facility to...

TCEQ PROBE UNCOVERS ROTAN WATER TANK DAMAGE

A state complaint investigation led to the discovery of a damaged water storage tank in Rotan last week, prompting a boil water notice that will likely remain in effect until at least Thursday as repairs continue.The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) first visited Rotan on April 1 to...

ASPERMONT PUSHES CLEANUP PROJECT FORWARD

The Aspermont City Council, in its March meeting, advanced its yearslong cleanup initiative by reviewing problem properties and new investor bids, working to restore neglected lots and respond to growing community complaints.The cleanup effort, launched in 2020 with support from Texas Communities...

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

Robert and Paula Kelly, our favorite traveling duo, are bringing the Double Mountain Chronicle (lovingly known as the Nomadic Newspaper or DMC) along on their exciting journeys!Their adventures started in charming San Antonio, Texas, where they soaked in the magical nighttime glow of the Alamo and...

Stonewall Hospital Invests in Broadband Future

Project will link main facilities, cut internet costs, and improve broadband speed across campusThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board has approved a $31,000 project to install fiber optic lines, connecting its main facilities and improving broadband service across the campus.

Navigating Social Security as It Downsizes

Dear Senior, My local Social Security office was recently shut down because of staff layoffs and largescale downsizing by the Department of Government Efficiency. All this disruption makes me very nervous, as I’ll be applying for my Social Security retirement benefits later this year.

Old Glory News

Well, today (Sunday) is a beautiful spring day, if we could only get some rain. Everyone please pray for rain.Cannot believe that this year is one third gone already, and it seems like it just started.

Stonewall County Proclaims April 5 as Thomas Dean Clark Day

Stonewall County Commissioners have officially proclaimed April 5, 2025, as Thomas Dean Clark Day, honoring a man who, on that date, will celebrate 90 remarkable years of wisdom and wit.Some might recall that Mr Clark use to also hold the title of County Commisionner for the Free State of Stonewall...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 am at City Hall• ROBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12 noon at City HallApril 14th• FISHER COUNT COMMISSIONER COURT 9 am• STONEWALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER COURT 9 am• Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6 pm• Roby CISD Board Meeting 6 pmMay 10th• Fisher County Farm Sale scheduled for today.